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Category Archives: eating in season
What I could have preserved this weekend – but didn’t
As is usual for a Saturday, we went to the Oak Park Farmers Market, and yesterday we went to the Forest Park Farmers Market and bought some of the season’s last Mirai sweet corn. I saw all sorts of things … Continue reading
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Ode to the fading summer – with photos
Every day, lately, I observe the signs of late summer and lament its inevitable fade. Soon the crisp chill of fall will take the place of summer’s warm breezes, and then even that will give way to the bone-rattling wind … Continue reading
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Blueberry Jam
I have a problem limiting my projects sometimes, so today when I went to the farmers market, I did NOT buy more blackberries for jam and I did NOT buy more peaches for salsa. If you’re not sure if you … Continue reading
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Preserving onions
As it occupies my mind often lately, I’m going to continue posting about preserving food for a bit longer. Next up, onions. There are lots of choices for preserving onions. Vidalia onions will store for several months in the fridge … Continue reading
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Freezing Mirai Sweet Corn from Twin Garden Farms
Remember this corn? It’s still available at the Forest Park Farmers Market (although not at the Oak Park Mid-week Market any longer), and according to the folks selling it, it should be around for another 6 weeks. It’s still fantastic, … Continue reading
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Picture post – the latest harvest part 1
I’m not feeling too hot this weekend, so I’m just going to show you what I’ve been harvesting. This is Part 1 of 2; what I bought and harvested. Part 2 – what I’m doing with them – will hopefully … Continue reading
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Local food spotlight – Mirai Sweet Corn from Twin Garden Farms
Not all corn is created equal, unfortunately. That tasteless stuff we can get in the winter from the grocery store will never measure up to the corn that’s in season from the grocery store in summer. And even better than … Continue reading
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Homemade Sweet Relish
Pickling cucumbers are getting a workout here at Chez Green In Oak Park. Earlier in July, I mentioned making homemade pickles. I ran out of room trying to long-brine pickle many of them in casserole dishes, so I got a … Continue reading
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Blackberry Jam
Blackberry season is upon us, and the blackberry bush is providing about 2-4 ripe blackberries a day now. It’s not quite enough at one time to make jam, so I bought some from the farmers market this weekend. Preserving food … Continue reading
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